via LinkedIn
$70K - 120K a year
Lead complex R&D projects using project management tools, coordinate multi-functional teams, manage timelines and risks, and drive deliverables to meet business goals.
Requires 5+ years client industry experience in project management, preferably in R&D or engineering, PMP certification preferred, strong communication and leadership skills, and familiarity with Stage Gate process.
R&D Project Manager 2-3 days onsite Ideally in office in Princeton T/W/Th and WFH Monday & Fridays. Am open to remote if necessary but prefer ideal candidate to be Hybrid. Responsibilities: Project Management: • Utilize the Project Management (PPM - Bubble) tools to lead complex projects to help deliver the business goals. • Identify project resource needs & work with PM leadership to ensure projects are properly supported. Ensure all team members understand their roles and accept their responsibilities. • Create timelines for each project and drive deliverables to due dates to meet ship timing. • Lead weekly multi-functional team meetings - address issues, discuss status updates and action items, analyze risk and identify contingency plans. Clearly communicate agenda, action items and status of projects. • Manage changes to preserve business plan commitments. Initiate change management/reviews if objectives change. • Utilize the PPM tools to prepare, track, and report on the project plan/status • Conduct Lessons Learned and report out key findings. Apply key learnings to management of future projects. • Provide input to help continuously improve the effectiveness of the PMO globally. Requirements: • BA/BS Degree (science preferred, but not required) from an accredited institution • 5+ years Client industry experience (preferably R&D, Operations or Engineering) within project management • OTC or regulated product categories experience a plus. • Global project management experience a plus. • PMP certified preferred but not required • Excellent computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel Spreadsheets, Word, etc) • Experience successfully handling a portfolio of projects at a Global scale • Experience leading multi-functional international teams in a matrix organization • Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with experience presenting/tailoring discussions to all levels of management • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities • Exceptional troubleshooting and problem resolution skills • Critical thinking and decision-making skills • Project Management skills (MS Project, Gantt charts, cross-functional leadership). • Familiarity with a Stage Gate product development process preferred. • Experience with FDA regulated products preferred
This job posting was last updated on 9/24/2026